Guitar Discussion thread V5 - General

I know right. I was just walking around during Viking Day here in Iceland and heard this amazing sound. Found out it came from this.

I've wanted one since I first heard Low Man's Lyric by Metallica :saddowns:

[QUOTE=kitteh-nator;25971466]Reasking since noone awnsered. Is there a cable I can plug into my headphone output of my BLackstar amp so I can record on my computer?[/QUOTE] You could just get a normal 3,5mm (I think) TRS cable with two male ends (like the one you have with your mp3 player, but both sides male) and a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch adapter thing to hook it to your amp (if you need one), like Hullu suggested. I don´t recommend doing that, though. The quality would be shit because the sound cards in computers usually aren´t good at recording stuff (don´t know about yours, mine sure isn´t). What you should do is get this thing that hooks your guitar (or your amp, if you prefer) to a USB port and then you can record it with some good program. That way you can get past your sound card. I don´t know how much they cost though, I don´t own one. Or then you could just get a 1/4 inch to USB cable, I guess. I don´t know how well they work, though. I´m sure someone here knows better.

[QUOTE=Pepin;25970623]I really don't have much interest in learning songs. I like improvising and coming up with songs so much more.[/QUOTE] This, I find it a lot more rewarding Well, except for when people ask you to play something they know

[QUOTE=TehKaboose;25974458]You could just get a normal 3,5mm (I think) TRS cable with two male ends (like the one you have with your mp3 player, but both sides male) and a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch adapter thing to hook it to your amp (if you need one), like Hullu suggested. I don´t recommend doing that, though. The quality would be shit because the sound cards in computers usually aren´t good at recording stuff (don´t know about yours, mine sure isn´t). What you should do is get this thing that hooks your guitar (or your amp, if you prefer) to a USB port and then you can record it with some good program. That way you can get past your sound card. I don´t know how much they cost though, I don´t own one. Or then you could just get a 1/4 inch to USB cable, I guess. I don´t know how well they work, though. I´m sure someone here knows better.[/QUOTE] I was planning to go to a guitar store this weekend, so I'll ask around there.

Anyone got a recommendation for beginner electric guitar? To play eventually death metal, 80's rock and metal music. Anyone?

[QUOTE=Activeellis;25975527]Anyone got a recommendation for beginner electric guitar? To play eventually death metal, 80's rock and metal music. Anyone?[/QUOTE] Any Ibanez RG series. Even their low end models are surprisingly good for the cost, just avoid the GIO series.

Thanks, I appreciate it. [editline]10th November 2010[/editline] Where can I purchase one for the cheapest price in the UK?

[QUOTE=Activeellis;25975766]Thanks, I appreciate it. [editline]10th November 2010[/editline] Where can I purchase one for the cheapest price in the UK?[/QUOTE] Living in the US, I would have no idea about that. I hear alot about Thomann, but that's about all I can think of. Also if you can find one, a Peavey Vypyr is your best bet for a first amp.

[url]http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/SeriesIntro-RG_Intro[/url] Aha. And thanks. [editline]10th November 2010[/editline] Which one of them do you recommend? [editline]10th November 2010[/editline] Which one of them do you recommend?

[QUOTE=Activeellis;25975869][url]http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/SeriesIntro-RG_Intro[/url] Aha. And thanks. [editline]10th November 2010[/editline] Which one of them do you recommend?[/QUOTE] [url=http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_rg350mbk.htm]Here.[/url] Unless you're looking for a hardtail. Personally I recommend any of them, as long as you stick to the RG series. Opt for the one that sounds the best to you within your budget, keeping in mind you will need an amp with it.

What's your budget? I'll agree also that a Peavey Vypyr is a great starting amp, as well as intermediate amp really.

My budget is up to £500.

[QUOTE=kitteh-nator;25975027]I was planning to go to a guitar store this weekend, so I'll ask around there.[/QUOTE] That´d be wise. Ok, I´ve found that the source of the buzz on my B and e strings is the nut. These strings are probably thinner than my first ones and they´re sort of hitting the walls of their slots. Is there anything I could sort of put beneath the strings on the nut to stop them from buzzing? Something that wouldn´t mute them at all?

Yeah, an entry-level RG and a Vypyr should do you nicely. I preferred the 30 watt model of the Vypyr, but the 15 isn't really BAD, I just liked how the 30 watt had an extra set of features. Personally I use a Crate, but I really don't like their lower level stuff. I happened to find a 120 watt 2x12 combo for dirt cheap and couldn't say no to it, so that's what I use. Modelling amps are great for bedroom playing because you get a bunch of basic-level effects to use with songs you want to learn, and improvisation, all at no additional cost. However, they are NOT stage material. So don't think you're gonna save up and get a really big and powerful modelling amp and be able to gig with it.

[QUOTE=TehKaboose;25976030]That´d be wise. Ok, I´ve found that the source of the buzz on my B and e strings is the nut. These strings are probably thinner than my first ones and they´re sort of hitting the walls of their slots. Is there anything I could sort of put beneath the strings on the nut to stop them from buzzing? Something that wouldn´t mute them at all?[/QUOTE] Probably nothing you could do that wouldn't revert after a while unless you have some experience with guitarmodding or building, take it to a shop and they'll fix it up

[QUOTE=Aki;25973805]What is the best way of learning to improvise and write riffs? Would the basis lie in learning the major and minor scales as well as all the notes on the guitar?[/QUOTE] Knowing scales is good, but really won't help you do anything but play diatonically. The answer it to sing. Sing something and then play it on your guitar. It may be a bit tricky at first, but you'll find that you can come up with stuff easy. I've always been able to just come up with riffs on the spot, but other people don't seem to be able to. [editline]10th November 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=kitteh-nator;25971466]Reasking since noone awnsered. Is there a cable I can plug into my headphone output of my BLackstar amp so I can record on my computer?[/QUOTE] 1/4 inch to 3.5mm. I wrote out some instruction earlier. You can just get a 3.5mm cable and throw on a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch converter. The best answer would be a recording interface (with a mic perhaps), but you may not be willing to spend the money.

Multi-scale/compensated/fanned fret guitars - Has anyone ever used one? [img]http://www.rondomusic.com/photos/electric/pendulum6flatblack1.jpg[/img] This if you are confused. [editline]10th November 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=SepticSchizo;25973165]Goddamn Kab..... YOU AVATAR D:[/QUOTE] What about my avatar?

[QUOTE=mynames2long;25976864]Probably nothing you could do that wouldn't revert after a while unless you have some experience with guitarmodding or building, take it to a shop and they'll fix it up[/QUOTE] I put pieces of paper between the strings and the nut and it helped a bit:v: It doesn´t seem very permanent, though. If I take it to a shop, would they have to replace the nut or what? Guess I should get it fixed by a professional once a change my strings again. How much would it cost to have it fixed and optimized and whatnot?

[QUOTE=TehKaboose;25977682]I put pieces of paper between the strings and the nut and it helped a bit:v: It doesn´t seem very permanent, though. If I take it to a shop, would they have to replace the nut or what? Guess I should get it fixed by a professional once a change my strings again. How much would it cost to have it fixed and optimized and whatnot?[/QUOTE] I'm mostly making (somewhat) qualified guesses, sorry

Hearable content! I played my lovely baritone in a weird self created tuning with the lowest .80 string tuned to D1 and guess what came out of the soundcheck and quick made instrumental? An farting groovy and incredible guitar tone, I love my guitar tone so much that there is no band which have's an guitar tone I like more for me now. Check this out guys : [Media][URL]http://soundcloud.com/dekay-snug/groovy-soundcheck-with-guitar-in-d1[/URL][/media] (downloaded version contains more fart & punch and 1411kbps wav instead of 100kbps) Tell me what ya'll think!

[QUOTE=Darkslicer;25978450]Hearable content! I played my lovely baritone in a weird self created tuning with the lowest .80 string tuned to D1 and guess what came out of the soundcheck and quick made instrumental? An farting groovy and incredible guitar tone, I love my guitar tone so much that there is no band which have's an guitar tone I like more for me now. Check this out guys : [Media][URL]http://soundcloud.com/dekay-snug/groovy-soundcheck-with-guitar-in-d1[/URL][/media] (downloaded version contains more fart & punch and 1411kbps wav instead of 100kbps) Tell me what ya'll think![/QUOTE] Sounds amazing. What kind of recording setup do you have?

[QUOTE=kitteh-nator;25971466]Reasking since noone awnsered. Is there a cable I can plug into my headphone output of my BLackstar amp so I can record on my computer?[/QUOTE] If it's mono output just get something like this: [url]http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GuitarLink/[/url] Try to avoid plugging anything directly into your soundcard, it can work but it's just ugly and in the age of $50-$200 interfaces there's no reason not to get something decent.

[QUOTE=Kab2tract;25976998][img_thumb]http://www.rondomusic.com/photos/electric/pendulum6flatblack1.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] That looks really awkward to play.

[QUOTE=Shibbey;25980182]That looks really awkward to play.[/QUOTE] What is its purpose anyway?

Fanned Fret guitars are used to support alternative tunings and especially lower tunings.

[QUOTE=Shibbey;25980182]That looks really awkward to play.[/QUOTE] Apparently they follow the natural curve of your wrist as you move around the neck. I played a Dingwall fan fret bass a while back, one of the most comfortable things I've ever played. I actually found it harder getting used to the extended scale

It's for intonation too. So that each note is as in tune as it can be and still playable anywhere. [QUOTE=Xenocidebot;25979665]If it's mono output just get something like this: [url]http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GuitarLink/[/url] Try to avoid plugging anything directly into your soundcard, it can work but it's just ugly and in the age of $50-$200 interfaces there's no reason not to get something decent.[/QUOTE] So, you plug that into your emulated headphones out or whatever then straight into your computer then record with a program?

[QUOTE=Kab2tract;25981169]So, you plug that into your emulated headphones out or whatever then straight into your computer then record with a program?[/QUOTE] Something like that. It should work like any USB microphone AFAIK, you'd just plug it into your source and vwooo. But if he's going to a larger guitar store odds are he'll see 500 of these in a billion price ranges so I can't say each one will work in that particular fashion. Personally I'd go to at least $100 and get a Guitar Rig Mobile, POD Studio GX or Steinberg CL1 so I'd know the A/D converter wasn't utter shit, but that's just me.

[QUOTE=Xenocidebot;25981575]Something like that. It should work like any USB microphone AFAIK, you'd just plug it into your source and vwooo. But if he's going to a larger guitar store odds are he'll see 500 of these in a billion price ranges so I can't say each one will work in that particular fashion. Personally I'd go to at least $100 and get a Guitar Rig Mobile, POD Studio GX or Steinberg CL1 so I'd know the A/D converter wasn't utter shit, but that's just me.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/guitar/guitar-rig-mobile/[/url] This thing? Maybe I'll pick one of these up.